[meteorite-list] mainmass

[Michael Farmer]

Andreas, to me and everyone I know, main mass always signifies the largest 
remaining piece of any meteorite.
Thus if a Dhofar is found in 3 individuals, the largest is the main mass, 
but if that piece is cut up, and one of the smaller pieces is left, then I 
think that should be called the main mass.
I know there are no official rules on that though.
Michael Farmer.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andreas Gren" <andreas.gren at gren-webservice.de>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:29 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] mainmass


> Dear List
> Is there an official definition for mainmasses?
> A)the mass that is left after classification .
> ok no problem
> B)over 50% of one meteorite.
> What's up with meteorites where several peaces were found ,then three
> stones could be the mainmass  but there could be one stone that's bigger 
> as
> each of the three but less than 50% ,so the biggest would not necessary be
> the mainmass
> C)less than 50% of one meteorite.
> So the problem in B)would be solved ,but when there is only one stone and 
> I
> have a mainmass with less than 50% it could happen this stone broke/ore be
> cut
> and suddenly another person have the mainmass because each of the 
> fragments
> are smaller than the slice person x has and person x did not know that
> he/she is suddenly the owner of the mainmass .
> any help ?
>
>
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